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BJ54 ORL

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,585 mi
Last recorded141,585 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ORL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,230 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 136,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 128,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit &Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 128,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit &Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 117,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,603 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,892 miles

around gearbox low section - atf oil leak, and engine oil leak.

bothside front brake pads inner face wearing thin.

nail in nearside front tyre outer shoulder.

nearside rear brake pads inner face worn thin-should replace.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high pitched squealing comming from engine when hot.

huge crack in screen outside swept area.23cm long

Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

high pitched squealing comming from engine when hot.

huge crack in screen outside swept area.23cm long

Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,795 miles

Front No. plate damaged

Fuel filler cap strap broken

Slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,079 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,303 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BJ54 ORL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 ORL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ54 ORL registered?

BJ54 ORL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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